# \#accessibility **URL:** https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tag/accessibility/61.md [Latest](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tags.md) --- ## [Accessibility share: Karaoke style subtitles](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/accessibility-share-karaoke-style-subtitles/87745)
**Author:** [@pwong](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/pwong)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2026 14:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/accessibility-share-karaoke-style-subtitles/87745 "2026-09-30T14:12:29Z")
Since I’ve recently been learning about accessibility, I’ve been wondering about videos that have highlighted subtitles. The ones that highlight word by word. My gut feeling told me this wasn’t right, so I did a web sea… --- ## [When evaluating accessibility to what extent do you use actual accessibility assistance tools?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-evaluating-accessibility-to-what-extent-do-you-use-actual-accessibility-assistance-tools/82071)
**Author:** [@andrewkelly2555](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/andrewkelly2555)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [8 July 2026 07:21 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/when-evaluating-accessibility-to-what-extent-do-you-use-actual-accessibility-assistance-tools/82071 "2026-07-08T07:21:34Z")
This year with quite a few regulations coming in this year I’m looking at ramping up accessibility risk testing. There are a reasonable amount of designing with accessibility in mind ideas out there and some decent acce… --- ## [How many other testers watched the Newcastle game (UK football) at the weekend?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-many-other-testers-watched-the-newcastle-game-uk-football-at-the-weekend/73240)
**Author:** [@andrewkelly2555](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/andrewkelly2555)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2026 09:02 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-many-other-testers-watched-the-newcastle-game-uk-football-at-the-weekend/73240 "2026-04-09T09:02:03Z")
And immediately thought about accessibility testing in first few seconds. Now consider if a player, linesperson or ultimately the referee happened to be colour blind, could have been chaos not just for the viewer. Edit… --- ## [Feedback on accessibility visual please](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/feedback-on-accessibility-visual-please/87017)
**Author:** [@AdyStokes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/AdyStokes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [14 January 2026 15:55 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/feedback-on-accessibility-visual-please/87017 "2026-01-14T15:55:24Z")
Hi folks, I’ve been asked a lot over the years about where to get started with digital accessibility. My standard answer is keyboard. Good keyboard navigation is the foundation (IMHO) to accessibility, as so many things … --- ## [How have you made your product easier for neurodivergent users?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-have-you-made-your-product-easier-for-neurodivergent-users/86863)
**Author:** [@rabia.brown](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/rabia.brown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 November 2025 14:33 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-have-you-made-your-product-easier-for-neurodivergent-users/86863 "2025-11-24T14:33:18Z")
Check out my MoT article, “Autism-aware application design: Tips for software testers,” to explore how inclusive design can make software genuinely usable for autistic and neurodivergent people — and better for everyone. … --- ## [What’s Missing in Accessibility Testing Tools? Looking for Feedback and Ideas ](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-s-missing-in-accessibility-testing-tools-looking-for-feedback-and-ideas/85633)
**Author:** [@mltum\_2000](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mltum_2000)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [15 October 2025 11:13 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-s-missing-in-accessibility-testing-tools-looking-for-feedback-and-ideas/85633 "2025-10-15T11:13:22Z")
I’m currently exploring how we can enhance automated accessibility testing tools, especially well-known frameworks like Axe-core, Lighthouse, and Pa11y. These tools have significantly contributed to promoting inclusive w… --- ## [What everyday specialist techniques help you find hidden bugs?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-everyday-specialist-techniques-help-you-find-hidden-bugs/86301)
**Author:** [@marie.drake](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/marie.drake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [11 August 2025 08:58 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-everyday-specialist-techniques-help-you-find-hidden-bugs/86301 "2025-08-11T08:58:55Z")
In my testing, I’ve found that applying simple specialist techniques can uncover critical risks that might otherwise slip through. You don’t need to be an expert to make a difference; simple checks in areas like accessib… --- ## [Is there a better word than 'audit' for accessibility testing audits?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/is-there-a-better-word-than-audit-for-accessibility-testing-audits/85621)
**Author:** [@ayesha.saeed](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/ayesha.saeed)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [2 July 2025 10:33 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/is-there-a-better-word-than-audit-for-accessibility-testing-audits/85621 "2025-07-02T10:33:51Z")
Hello all, I think the word ‘audit’ can put people off, or be more intimidating when they ask for one or get results from an accessibility audit, particularly one tied into WCAG as it pushes the legal and formality of i… --- ## [What has been your greatest challenge you’ve faced when testing accessibility in projects?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-has-been-your-greatest-challenge-you-ve-faced-when-testing-accessibility-in-projects/84861)
**Author:** [@mkenne01](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/mkenne01)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [21 May 2025 11:26 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-has-been-your-greatest-challenge-you-ve-faced-when-testing-accessibility-in-projects/84861 "2025-05-21T11:26:06Z")
Check out this My MoT article “Empathy lessons for software testers: Preparing for the European Accessibility Act.” The article gives you an insight into the European Accessibility Act and how empathy labs help teams und… --- ## [Accessibility Reports](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/accessibility-reports/73605)
**Author:** [@samantha.harding](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/samantha.harding)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [9 May 2025 15:14 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/accessibility-reports/73605 "2025-05-09T15:14:50Z")
Hiya, At my company we are in the process of writing an Accessibility Report. My question is after these have been created what do other company’s use them for? For example, other than using it for its purpose we are u… --- ## [⚡ Module 9 is live! Exploring test design](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/module-9-is-live-exploring-test-design/83586)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 March 2025 01:50 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/module-9-is-live-exploring-test-design/83586 "2025-03-16T01:50:33Z")
Module 9 is now available in the MoT Software Testing Essentials Certificate! This module focuses on developing the skills needed to generate and structure test ideas effectively. You’ll explore how test design shapes te… --- ## [Tell Me About Your Experience with Wick-a11y Cypress Accessibility open-source plugin? (Google Form)](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experience-with-wick-a11y-cypress-accessibility-open-source-plugin-google-form/83431)
**Author:** [@sebastianclavijo](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sebastianclavijo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2025 23:05 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/tell-me-about-your-experience-with-wick-a11y-cypress-accessibility-open-source-plugin-google-form/83431 "2025-03-06T23:05:20Z")
Hi QA friends! Please, tell us about your experience with WICK-A11Y by responding to this form! :white\_check\_mark: :page\_facing\_up: Your feedback matters! Help us improve Wick-a11y, the powerful open-source accessibilit… --- ## [WICK-A11Y plugin just made it on to the official 'Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List' of the W3C org!](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/wick-a11y-plugin-just-made-it-on-to-the-official-web-accessibility-evaluation-tools-list-of-the-w3c-org/82874)
**Author:** [@sebastianclavijo](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sebastianclavijo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2025 19:53 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/wick-a11y-plugin-just-made-it-on-to-the-official-web-accessibility-evaluation-tools-list-of-the-w3c-org/82874 "2025-02-13T19:53:52Z")
Hi QA friends, I’m thrilled to share some very exciting news with you! I’m humbled to announce that my work on the WICK-A11Y open-source plugin/tool has been recognized by being added to the official Web Accessibility E… --- ## [What does your automated accessibility testing implementation look like?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-your-automated-accessibility-testing-implementation-look-like/82831)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2025 17:03 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/what-does-your-automated-accessibility-testing-implementation-look-like/82831 "2025-02-12T17:03:10Z")
Such a good post from Natalie Stormann at Slack. I like how they go into real detail about their journey to automate some of their accessibility tests. The tools and frameworks they experimented with, the limitations the… --- ## [Should I use disabled buttons on my website?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/should-i-use-disabled-buttons-on-my-website/82544)
**Author:** [@shivangi.parekh](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/shivangi.parekh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2025 14:10 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/should-i-use-disabled-buttons-on-my-website/82544 "2025-01-31T14:10:43Z")
Hi, I am upskilling on web accessibility and am unsure on what is best practices for dealing with disabled buttons. Currently, the website we are developing has disabled buttons throughout the site and key journey’s su… --- ## [WICK-A11Y 1.4.0: Not Everything Needs to Fail a Test!](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/wick-a11y-1-4-0-not-everything-needs-to-fail-a-test/81835)
**Author:** [@sebastianclavijo](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sebastianclavijo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2024 16:29 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/wick-a11y-1-4-0-not-everything-needs-to-fail-a-test/81835 "2024-12-28T16:29:16Z")
Hi QA Masters! I’m super excited to announce the release of version 1.4.0 of the WICK-A11Y Accessibility Cypress Plugin! :tada: This update introduces two major features: Configurable Impact Levels: You can now separ… --- ## [WICK-A11Y VIDEO TUTORIAL: Mastering Accessibility Testing in Cypress](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/wick-a11y-video-tutorial-mastering-accessibility-testing-in-cypress/81202)
**Author:** [@sebastianclavijo](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sebastianclavijo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 December 2024 21:59 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/wick-a11y-video-tutorial-mastering-accessibility-testing-in-cypress/81202 "2024-12-01T21:59:20Z")
Hi QA friends! I’m thrilled to share that my video tutorial for the wick-a11y plugin is now live on my brand new YouTube channel. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to master accessibility tests using t… --- ## [Do AI tools really support Accessibility Testing?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-ai-tools-really-support-accessibility-testing/81003)
**Author:** [@sarahdeery](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sarahdeery)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2024 05:02 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/do-ai-tools-really-support-accessibility-testing/81003 "2024-11-27T05:02:59Z")
Read our latest article by @AdyStokes, “AI-assisted accessibility tools: pros and cons,” and explore how AI tools are being used to evaluate and enhance accessibility testing while recognising the crucial role of human e… --- ## [Open Source Accessibility Plugins in Cypress](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/open-source-accessibility-plugins-in-cypress/80749)
**Author:** [@sebastianclavijo](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sebastianclavijo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2024 18:48 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/open-source-accessibility-plugins-in-cypress/80749 "2024-11-08T18:48:08Z")
Hi fellow QA! I recently checked out an interesting article called Open Source Accessibility Plugins in Cypress by Mark Noonan on the Cypress blog. It discusses the proliferation of accessibility plugins in the Cypress … --- ## [Community Champions, who are yours?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/community-champions-who-are-yours/78811)
**Author:** [@fullsnacktester](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/fullsnacktester)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 November 2024 16:23 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/community-champions-who-are-yours/78811 "2024-11-04T16:23:35Z")
The testing community has many great people, who I’ve become to know well for certain topics. Want to know more about security? My thoughts goto Daniel Billing and Richard Adams Want to know more about exploratory test… --- ## [Accessibility; who should be testing what and when?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/accessibility-who-should-be-testing-what-and-when/79949)
**Author:** [@w4dd325](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/w4dd325)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2024 07:28 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/accessibility-who-should-be-testing-what-and-when/79949 "2024-10-14T07:28:32Z")
I often hear a lot of noise around A11y testing (and rightly so) … but one thing that never seems to get discussed is who should be testing what and when. If we take security/pen testing as an example, I would imagine t… --- ## [New Accessibility Act in EU 2025](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/new-accessibility-act-in-eu-2025/79187)
**Author:** [@kristof](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/kristof)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [3 October 2024 18:39 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/new-accessibility-act-in-eu-2025/79187 "2024-10-03T18:39:21Z")
Sooo apparently there is a new law coming to the EU just like GDPR. Except it’s for accessibility it’s called “European Accessibility Act”. I just found out about this yesterday on a meetup, so I was wondering if others … --- ## [Manual Accessibility testing](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/manual-accessibility-testing/79015)
**Author:** [@alexl](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/alexl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2024 12:19 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/manual-accessibility-testing/79015 "2024-09-20T12:19:18Z")
I know this keeps rearing it’s head, but that’s a good thing as Accessibility falls on to everybodies radar more frequently. As automated testing only finds 55% of the issues, I am looking for advice as to how to go abo… --- ## [Announcing WICK-A11Y "Chapter 1.2.1" - Voice Support: The Accessibility Cypress Plugin that Talks More Than John Wick in His Movies! 🎬](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/announcing-wick-a11y-chapter-1-2-1-voice-support-the-accessibility-cypress-plugin-that-talks-more-than-john-wick-in-his-movies/78988)
**Author:** [@sebastianclavijo](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sebastianclavijo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 September 2024 16:27 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/announcing-wick-a11y-chapter-1-2-1-voice-support-the-accessibility-cypress-plugin-that-talks-more-than-john-wick-in-his-movies/78988 "2024-09-16T16:27:10Z")
I’m excited to share the newest blog post highlighting the latest features in the just released hot off the press wick-a11y v1.2.1 Accessibility Cypress plugin. This version Includes: :loud\_sound: Voice Support: Get … --- ## [Coming soon... New version of WICK-A11y Cypress Accessibility plugin (accessible by voice)](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/coming-soon-new-version-of-wick-a11y-cypress-accessibility-plugin-accessible-by-voice/78880)
**Author:** [@sebastianclavijo](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sebastianclavijo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2024 21:07 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/coming-soon-new-version-of-wick-a11y-cypress-accessibility-plugin-accessible-by-voice/78880 "2024-09-09T21:07:04Z")
The WICK-A11Y plugin is going to be back with an unstoppable upgrade!!! :boom: Just like John Wick, it keeps getting better, tougher, and more unbeatable. Get ready to smash those accessibility barriers like never befor… --- ## [Presenting at Test Bash 2024?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/presenting-at-test-bash-2024/78042)
**Author:** [@conor-a11y](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/conor-a11y)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [5 September 2024 11:44 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/presenting-at-test-bash-2024/78042 "2024-09-05T11:44:46Z")
Calling all Test Bash 2024 presenters. I am looking forward to your presentations at Test Bash 2024, but I do hope I can see them! I am severely sight impaired, so please make them accessible. For some great tips and … --- ## [Accessibility Testing in Cypress (new plugin wick-a11y)](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/accessibility-testing-in-cypress-new-plugin-wick-a11y/78435)
**Author:** [@sebastianclavijo](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/sebastianclavijo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2024 15:53 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/accessibility-testing-in-cypress-new-plugin-wick-a11y/78435 "2024-08-19T15:53:11Z")
New Cypress blog post “WICK-A11Y Cypress Plugin: Your Unstoppable Ally for Smashing Accessibility Barriers, Cool as John Wick!” It’s about why accessibility in digital media and websites is necessary and how the new WIC… --- ## [How do you test a Power Apps site for accessibility?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-test-a-power-apps-site-for-accessibility/78210)
**Author:** [@simon\_tomes](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/simon_tomes)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [15 August 2024 19:35 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/how-do-you-test-a-power-apps-site-for-accessibility/78210 "2024-08-15T19:35:38Z")
I’ve moved this over from the chat. Hopefully someone can point @prunejuicechilled in a helpful direction. Originally sent in question Quick Question prunejuicechilled Hi! Can anyone recommend reliable resourc… --- ## [Why is my cypress-axe test behaving unpredictably?](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/why-is-my-cypress-axe-test-behaving-unpredictably/76140)
**Author:** [@scoutb](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/scoutb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2024 20:12 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/why-is-my-cypress-axe-test-behaving-unpredictably/76140 "2024-08-13T20:12:50Z")
I have a Cypress test script using the cypress-axe library to run an accessibility test on any given web page to check it for WCAG 2.2 AAA rule violations. It is fairly straightforward. And it worked perfectly good only … --- ## [Advice on an accessibility strategy](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/advice-on-an-accessibility-strategy/77159)
**Author:** [@shivangi.parekh](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/shivangi.parekh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [13 August 2024 19:36 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/advice-on-an-accessibility-strategy/77159 "2024-08-13T19:36:34Z")
Hi all, My workplace are trying to implement and talk more about accessibility. We even have regular catchups with those in the business interested in making our products and services more accessible. We currently do n… [Next page](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/tag/accessibility/61.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=accessibility)